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Prof. Spyridon Flogaitis, an internationally renowned legal scholar, jurist, and public servant, has been announced as the recipient of the 2025 Global Citizen Award. He is the Director and President of the Board of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), an institution fostering legal reform and civic values across continents. This annual tribute, presented by leading international residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners in partnership with the Swiss non-profit humanitarian organization Andan Foundation, recognizes his lifelong commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, the rule of law, and legal access for vulnerable communities.
The prestigious award, which honors an individual who shows exceptional courage and commitment towards improving and supporting the global community, was presented at a gala reception during the 19th annual Global Citizenship Conference in London, which brought together prime ministers, ambassadors, senior government officials, and leading academics, as well as top-tier private client advisors and wealth management professionals.
Prof. Flogaitis received the Global Citizen Award for his tireless work in advancing public law, legal education, and institutional reform, particularly in regions facing democratic fragility and post-crisis recovery. As Director and President of the Board of EPLO he has led groundbreaking initiatives to improve local governance, train civil servants, and increase access to justice for marginalized groups. His efforts have had lasting impact in Southeastern Europe and beyond, fostering legal frameworks that uphold human rights and enable civic participation.
Chairman at Henley & Partners and Founder of the Andan Foundation, Dr. Christian H. Kaelin, praised the awardee’s outstanding contributions. “Professor Flogaitis has demonstrated how the law can be a transformative force for peace, dignity, and inclusion. His commitment to justice, democratic resilience, and cross-border collaboration exemplifies what it means to be a global citizen. We are honored to recognize a leader whose intellect and integrity have shaped institutions and inspired future generations.”
The Global Citizen Award selection process is based on a majority decision of the Global Citizen Award Committee. The award itself consists of a bespoke sculptural medal designed by leading Italian artist Antonio Nocera, an award certificate signed by the Chairman of the Global Citizen Award Committee, and a monetary prize of USD 20,000, which goes towards supporting the awardee’s humanitarian efforts. In addition, Henley & Partners commits to working closely with the awardee for a period of at least one year, raising awareness of their work and supporting them through the firm’s network of more than 70 offices worldwide.
Since its inception, the Global Citizen Award has honored many remarkable individuals. The first laureate was German entrepreneur Harald Höppner, who set up the refugee humanitarian aid project Sea-Watch. Other previous recipients include Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder of the Gift of the Givers Foundation, Africa’s largest disaster relief organization; Monique Morrow, Co-Founder of The Humanized Internet, a digital identity project that aims to bring hope to the estimated 1.1 billion individuals in the world who cannot prove their legal identity; Diep Vuong, Co-Founder and President of the Pacific Links Foundation, recognized for her work in Southeast Asia campaigning for the rights of those enslaved by human trafficking; Prof. Dr. Padraig O’Malley, for his efforts around conflict resolution and reconciliation in Iraq, Northern Ireland, and South Africa; and Zannah Bukar Mustapha, for his humanitarian work in Nigeria supporting orphans and advocating for victims of extremist violence. Last year, the award was presented to the The Hon. Mohamed Nasheed, pioneering human rights activist, former President of the Maldives, and Secretary-General of the Climate Vulnerable Forum, in recognition of his leadership in global climate action and his tireless advocacy for environmental sustainability and the rights of vulnerable nations.
Thanking Henley & Partners and the Andan Foundation for its recognition, Prof. Flogaitis said, ‘I am truly honored to receive this award. It is a privilege to be recognized for work guided by the values of excellence, service, and the lasting lessons of my family and homeland.’
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Notes to Editors
About the Global Citizen Award
Global issues are defined by the UN as challenges that transcend national boundaries and cannot be resolved by any one country acting alone — they require all segments of society to work together in order to alleviate them.
The Global Citizen Award is open worldwide to those working in a field with a direct link to the issues they are looking to affect and their work needs to demonstrate a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable social groups.
The laureate is selected by a majority decision by the Global Citizen Award Committee, an independent body of eminent individuals who share a global vision and a personal commitment to contribute to a more just, peaceful, and tolerant world.
The awardee is honored at the Global Citizen Award gala event as part of Henley & Partners’ annual Global Citizenship Conference, the world’s largest and most significant conference on investment migration, which takes place in a different country each year.
The award itself consists of a bespoke sculptural medal, an award certificate, and a USD 20,000 monetary prize that goes toward supporting the awardee’s humanitarian efforts. Following the award, Henley & Partners is committed to working closely with the awardee for a period of one year, raising awareness about the awardee’s work and supporting their selected project. In particular, the firm offers expertise in marketing and PR strategies to effectively maximize the project’s impact and reach.
About Andan Foundation
The Andan Foundation is a non-profit humanitarian foundation based in Switzerland. It is regulated by the Swiss Federal Authority for the Supervision of Foundations and audited annually by BDO.
Andan leads private sector initiatives to support families fleeing their homes due to war, internal conflict, and climate change. It identifies and develops innovative, sustainable solutions promoting refugees’ self-reliance, resilience, and inclusion in their new countries. Andan prioritizes projects that expand economic, financial, and political opportunities for both refugee populations and the communities that welcome them. Andan facilitates and propels partnerships between the private sector and UN agencies, governments, NGOs, and academic institutions concerned with refugees and migrants.
Andan’s main, long-term project is to build the first Free Global City, which will completely upend and reform how we deal with the growing global migration crisis.
About Henley & Partners
Henley & Partners is the global leader in residence and citizenship planning. Each year, hundreds of wealthy individuals and their advisors rely on our expertise and experience in this area. The firm’s highly qualified professionals work together as one team in over 70 offices worldwide.
The concept of residence and citizenship planning was created by Henley & Partners in the 1990s. As globalization has expanded, residence and citizenship have become topics of significant interest among the increasing number of internationally mobile entrepreneurs and investors whom we proudly serve every day.
Henley & Partners also runs the world’s leading government advisory practice for wealth migration, which has raised more than USD 15 billion in foreign direct investment. Trusted by governments, the firm has been involved in strategic consulting and in the design, set-up, and operation of the world’s most successful residence and citizenship programs.
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